# Get started

Get started with Diffblue Cover - Plugin, CLI, Pipeline, Reports.

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To get started with Diffblue's GitLab or GitHub integrations, see [Cover Pipeline for GitLab](/features/cover-pipeline/cover-pipeline-for-gitlab.md) or [Cover Pipeline for GitHub](/features/cover-pipeline/cover-pipeline-for-github.md).
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